SCIK 300 Food Science

Students will explore the science behind the art through lecture and practical example. By studying basic chemistry and physics, students understand how scientific principles come to life in the kitchen. Key culinary topics addressed include the way taste is perceived, how emulsions are created and maintained, how acid and salt affect meat, how pH changes the texture and color of vegetables, how heat is transferred, and how proteins are denatured. Prerequisite: SCI 123. 4 quarter hours

Credits

4

Distribution

KC:Kendall Course